Focus on the Family Singapore regularly contributes opinions on pertinent issues relating to family and relationships to the press. Here are the stories featuring our expert opinions and the letters we have contributed to the editor.

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IN THE PRESS

Focus Upstream on Helping Young Couples Do Life Together


Republished with permission
24 Dec 2020
It is time to future-proof our generations by investing in healthy and loving homes.
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IN THE PRESS

How to Have A Successful Family Staycation


Republished with permission
21 Nov 2020
"What our children want most is our undivided attention. Spending distraction-free time with your child is a good way to learn more about him or her[," says Ms Skye Tan]
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IN THE PRESS

Primary, Secondary School Students May Be Taught 'Dangers of Loot Boxes' in Games from 2021


Republished with permission
21 Oct 2020
[Mr Chong Ee Jay said] guiding the young on cyber wellness issues goes beyond the classroom, it involves parents, teachers and the community.
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IN THE PRESS

Review of Women's Issues in Singapore: Call for Mindset Change to Pave Way for Flexi-work


Republished with permission
04 Oct 2020
"Acknowledge that it is okay to try and fail, then try again, so that both parents can work together," [Ms Chan] said.
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IN THE PRESS

A Lost or More Resilient Generation? 6 Ways COVID-19 Changed Childhood in Singapore


Republished with permission
03 Oct 2020
Kids need a safe space at home to share their challenges without judgement, says Ms Skye Tan, a family life specialist
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IN THE PRESS

调查：与冠病疫情相比 孩童更担心考试与成绩 (Children More Worried About Grades and Exams than COVID-19)


Republished with permission
19 Sep 2020
The upcoming exams made 7 out of 10 children feel "angry" or "sad", with over 3 in 5 feeling "worried" about the assessments.
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IN THE PRESS

Survey: Kids More Anxious About Exams than COVID-19


Republished with permission
19 Sep 2020
CEO Joanna Koh-Hoe said, "It's probably no surprise that the survey results show that our children face tremendous pressure when it comes to their academic performance."
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IN THE PRESS

Children in Singapore More Anxious About Exams than COVID-19, Survey Reveals


Republished with permission
18 Sep 2020
"[H]igh levels of worry can lead to test anxiety if left unchecked...and lead to other forms of anxiety, depression or mental health issues," the charity said.
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IN THE PRESS

How Parents are Fighting the Spike in Their Kids' Screen Time During COVID-19


Republished with permission
16 Aug 2020
Mr Chong Ee Jay, a family life specialist at charity Focus on the Family Singapore, gives some tips

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